Just one 2002 C2 owner's observations....

I bought my car a year ago this month with 19,500 miles. Today it is in the shop with 35,000 getting a GT3 bumper and a couple extras.

It's my daily driver and I want to share what I think are realistic expectations with anyone planning to buy a 996. A lot of people on the board ask about the cost of ownership. I think I would fall in the category of "best case scenario" since I bought the car with very low mileage. This is what I've found::

Don't go into this purchase thinking you won't have to spend money. You will.
While it is a very well built and reliable car, there are certain realities to face:

a. You will push it more than the average car because it is a performance car and your gas mileage won't be stellar. Plus, you will have to fill it with premium fuel.
b. You will be replacing tires every 10-12K miles and they are expensive.
c. You will spend $2000 to replace the clutch at some point.
d. You will love this car and spend additional funds making it your own. Parts and accessories for the 996 are very expensive if done correctly.
e. You will want to eventually buy a faster or newer porsche at some point.

I believe the average owner should expect to budget 2-3k per year as a safety buffer on top of all the usual stuff like oil and scheduled maintenance.

Thoughts?

 

its not that bad at all compare to Ferrari)

 

What are the "couple of extras" ?!

 

Sgt Otto,
Ahh, nothin much, just asked them to buff it out, order the cup splitter and some new emblems. New chrome "911" emblem on back

 

Normally this type of thread degenerates into scolding of the guy who bought the "garage queen"; sometimes referred to by its other name, "time bomb".

 

Fourempties:

BOOM!

 

No matter if it's a Porsche, you WILL eventually mod it regardless of your initial intentions to just drive it. If you are looking at these forums, it's a sure bet.

 

Cheaper than my Maserati was...but that doesn't mean cheap. LOL

 

sounds about right! I've had mine since May-ish, spent $500 on rear tires (picked up a nail) and $800 on winter wheels and tires. I also changed my own oil which after parts and materials amounted to about $140 (but i will not have to buy the oil filter wrench again).

A great car.

 

Did anyone notice that every avatar on this page so far is black? Dang, until this guy...^^^ LOL

 

This post helped me to make a decision on buying my 996. Thank you!

 

I have really enjoyed my 996 too! I smile everytime I drive this car.

 

Others want to buy mine sorry but not for sale.